Old 10-02-10 | 02:17 PM
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The frame can probably be straightened OK -a good frame shop can can cold-set the head tube while tapping the bulge w/ hammer to work it into alignment (might get a little paint chipping on the bulge). The fork I'm not so sure - moderately bent blades can be straightened but yours looks pretty bad at the crown. Chicago should have a few frame builder types who can help you out - I would seek their advice. When I lived in Chicago many years ago I had a frame alignment done at RRB up on the north shore (http://rrbcyclesusa.com/articles/old...ation-pg56.htm).

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